Movies That Make You Think — Part 12

Four tense, character-driven crime stories about detectives, killers, and the cost of obsession — perfect when you want smart suspense and something to talk about after.

Collateral (Netflix)

A cab driver’s ordinary night turns into a high‑stakes tour of L.A. when a contract killer gets in his car — a neon‑noir thriller about chance, complicity, and what you do when you’re in too deep.

The Killer (Netflix)

A hyper‑disciplined assassin lives by routine and control — until a job goes wrong and every “rule” he’s built starts to collapse.

The Little Things (Netflix)

Two detectives — one haunted by an old case, one desperate for a win — fixate on a possible serial killer in 1990s L.A., where the mystery is as much about guilt and doubt as it is about evidence.

The Pledge (Hulu)

On the verge of retirement, a detective promises a grieving mother he’ll find her daughter’s killer — a vow that slowly consumes him in a quiet, devastating character study about faith, justice, and obsession.